Can AI-Generated Stories Evoke The Same Emotions As Human-Written Ones?
The Impact of AI on Creative Writing
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We started a conversation a few weeks ago on Substack shifting our focus toward Artificial Intelligence. There are a lot of things we do not know yet about how AI is affecting our lives and our plan has been to explore the positives, and the negatives and think outside the box. One thing that I have been noticing as a writer and as a publication owner is that many writers have their work show up as AI. It has been difficult to determine if the writing is truly AI work? Is it human work? Is it a combination? Is it the language and people using corrective tools like Grammarly that later is flagged as AI? There are so many questions that come up and as editors we been having an in depth conversation how to handle the writings and what programs if any we can trust. We can also just trust our human intuition. Yet, is that enough with tools out there that Gabriela will also talk about that allow now AI work to sound more human? The question is are we interested in AI writing or Human writing? I prefer human writing and creativity yet as evolution goes I wonder if AI will take over human writing. As a writer this thought makes me sad, I wonder what the future holds for us writers.
The Impact of AI on Creative Writing
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Did you know?
More than 65% of people believe AI-written content is equal to or better than human-written content. I gasped at these statistics but also understood then why AI articles are so widespread on writing platforms.
Roughly 58% of companies utilize generative AI for content creation purposes. This means a significant shift in how writing is used in professional situations. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the widespread use of AI on LinkedIn announcements from your coworkers or friends. Have you?
Bloggers who use AI brag that they spend approximately 30% less time on writing tasks! Well, that will soon lead to the homogenization of content.
We live in an age where technology infiltrates every part of our lives. As a writer and editor, I see how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has influenced the afflux of uncountable new “writers of AI-generated content.” This development has made me reflect on the potential decline in creativity for the future. Am I worried? Yes! Moreover, I find the emotional resonance of these AI-generated pieces to be bland or nonexistent.
I would like to share my thoughts on this topic. Additionally, we can discuss or debate in the comments if only humans can write with true emotion.
What Are Human-Written Stories?
They are those narratives with emotional depth and authenticity that readers can genuinely feel. To write a story from the heart, using your own words and creating imagery and complex plots perhaps unique through your perspective—that is writing, in my opinion. It doesn’t have to be fiction; nonfiction can evoke emotion and awe if expressed with authenticity.
Why Do We Strive for Perfection in Writing?
As writers, most of us aspire to become great writers at some point in our lives. In this search for perfection, we forget that our unique style of expression is what makes us special. Perfection is at the moment associated with AI-generated content. This tends to follow a uniform academic writing style learned by AI from research papers and various websites.
I found a bunch of humanized apps. These are only the top ones. Have you ever used such?
Language “Learning” Made Easy?
Well, for one, language is key. English language speakers might not need AI to write their pieces, but non-English speakers would resort to AI because of the promise of grammatically correct pieces or simply a more elevated way of expression. Do they know that this so-called perfection mirrors academic writing?
It is worrisome if all writing begins to sound the same. How many of you can feel the emotion in a research paper? AI simply generates that style.
The Limitations of AI-Generated Content
AI-generated stories can be generated quickly and efficiently. They can even evoke some emotions. However, they generally do not match the emotional depth, unique perspectives from personal experiences, and authenticity of human-written narratives.
Instead of going through the extra steps of generating and then humanizing your content, I would suggest writers to directly write it themselves. If they are an English language learner, they could take a course or ask for help from a teacher to help them understand syntax and grammar. Yes, this takes more time than generating with AI. Language learning takes time and effort, and it’s ok. This way, learners can develop their own voice and express their ideas authentically, even if not perfectly. Nobody requires perfection from a language learner.
Calling All Writers
I encourage writers, readers, and creators to encourage the type of storytelling that comes from the heart. Let’s celebrate imperfections and our unique voices! Let’s make sure that the stories we tell remain meaningful and genuine, even if the world of content creation becomes automated.
Let’s keep authentic storytelling alive!
Thank you for reading.
Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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I love our discussion about AI and Human interactions like writing. I truly wonder what the future holds. While I prefer human writing it is also interesting to watch the evolution of AI.
A symptom of modern times is that we are overly focused on who creates something, and much less on the content itself. The ongoing debate surrounding human intelligence (HI) and artificial intelligence (AI) has a bittersweet tone. Personally, I don't care whether a text is written by AI or a human; what truly matters to me is the quality of the content, not who wrote it. I would rather read a smart, intelligent, and rational text created by AI than a stupid, hateful, or ignorant one written by a human. And I am a traditional writer who will never let AI do my work.